Max Helyer

As a founding member and lead guitarist for the acclaimed British rock band You Me At Six, Max Helyer began an impressive musical journey in 2004, shaping the group’s distinctive sound across eight studio albums. Helyer’s innovative playing and melodic contributions were integral to the band achieving two UK No. 1 albums and seven Top 10 albums. The band released their debut EP ‘We Know What It Means to Be Alone’ in 2006, followed by their first album ‘Take Off Your Colours’ in 2008.

The band then headlined a sold-out show at Wembley Arena in 2012, dubbed ‘The Final Night of Sin.’ Their fourth album, ‘Cavalier Youth,’ released in 2014, marked their first to reach the coveted UK No. 1 spot. Helyer’s extensive studio experience across all You Me At Six albums included collaborations with renowned producers such as Garth Richardson, Neal Avron, Jacquire King, and Dan Austin. The band continued their prolific output with ‘Night People’ in 2017 and ‘VI’ in 2018.

1 album upon its release in 2021. Their eighth and final album, ‘Truth Decay,’ was released in 2023. In February 2024, You Me At Six announced their decision to conclude their tenure after a final tour in 2025, marking the close of a significant chapter and opening new avenues for Helyer’s future projects. Demonstrating additional entrepreneurial vision, Max Helyer also founded the fashion brand Become Antique.

His career continues to evolve, encompassing writing, production, and performance, building on a foundation of significant industry achievements and a proven track record of creative and commercial success.